Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2015, Owner'S Manual

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California Proposition 65
Warning
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
(see page 7)
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Do not tamper or damage
the airbag modules. If, for
any reason, an airbag cover
gets damaged, have the airbag
module immediately checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Activation of a damaged
module could cause serious
or fatal injuries. Please note
that your vehicle is not capable of
automatically detecting damage to
the airbag cover.
Operation and replacement
The airbags are controlled by an ECU
that is designed to activate them in
the case of a head-on collision of
sufficient force.
In the event of a collision with an
impact force that causes deceleration
exceeding the value set for the
internal sensor, the ECU will transmit
a signal to deploy the airbags. The
airbags will begin to inflate, breaking
the cover along the breakage line
and will inflate completely in a few
milliseconds. Once inflated, they will
serve as a protection between the
driver and/or passenger and structures
that could cause injury.
The airbags deflate immediately
afterward.
The driver and passenger
are both advised not to
travel handling objects (e.g.,
beverage cans or bottles, pipes, etc,)
that could cause injury in the event of
airbag activation.
WARNING: When the system starts
operating, gases are released in the
form of fumes, together with the gas
used for inflating the airbags.
These gases are not harmful.
Drive with your hands
always on the rim of the
steering wheel so that, in
the case of activation, the airbag can
inflate without obstruction. Placing
hands or arms inside the rim increases
the risk of arm/hand injuries in the
event of a crash.
Always keep the seat
backrest in the upright
position and sit with your
back properly resting against it.
Do not modify the system
components or wiring under any
circumstances.
With the ignition key
inserted and in position MAR
(ON), although the engine is
off, the airbags can still be activated
when the vehicle is stationary if it is
hit by a moving vehicle.
Thus, even with the vehicle
stationary, do not put children in the
front seat. In addition, remember
that if the ignition key is in position
STOP (OFF), none of the safety
devices (airbags or pretensioner) are
activated in the event of a collision.
Failure of the airbags to inflate in
these circumstances is not indicative
of system malfunction.